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Yamaha YZF-R1 vs Honda CG 125

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Yamaha YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CG 1253
  2. Yamaha YZF-R10
  • LightestHonda CG 125100 kg
  • Lowest seatHonda CG 125764 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHonda CG 125132 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc
Honda CG 125125 cc

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg
Honda CG 125100 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm
Honda CG 125764 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R1130 mm
Honda CG 125132 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R1Honda CG 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 238,500
BrandYamaha · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeSportsEveryday
Fuel average—~40 km/l
Petrol tank17 L9.2 L
On a full tank—~368 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc125 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power200 PS @ 13,500 rpm—
Torque113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm—
Power to weight995 PS / tonne—
Top speed299 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injection—
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startKick
Size and weight
Weight201 kg (with fluids)100 kg (dry)
Seat height855 mm764 mm
Ground clearance130 mm132 mm
Wheelbase1,405 mm—
Length × width × height—1,912 × 735 × 1,026 mm
Colours—Black, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220—
ABSBoth wheels, works in corners—
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-172.50 – 18 (4 PR) / 3.00 – 17 (6 PR)

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Honda CG 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Honda CG 125?

Honda CG 125 weighs about 100 kg and Yamaha YZF-R1 about 201 kg, so Honda CG 125 is easier to push and park.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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